Senior Formulation Leader - Agrochemical Crop Solutions

The Utopia Group Global®; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 104,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Utopia Group Global® is seeking a seasoned formulation scientist leader to oversee the development, optimization, and commercial scale-up of agricultural product formulations. This role collaborates with R&D, Agronomy, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams to deliver high-performance products.

You will mentor a team of formulation scientists, drive strategic R&D initiatives, evaluate new materials, and ensure compliance with EPA, REACH, and EU Fertilizer regulations while

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Formulation Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience developing and commercializing agricultural formulations.
• Leadership experience managing formulation scientists and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (EPA, REACH, EU Fertilizer Regulations).

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation development of fertilizers, biostimulants, adjuvants, and crop inputs.
• Scale up formulations from lab to pilot trials and commercial manufacturing.
• Mentor and develop formulation scientists and technical staff.
• Evaluate raw materials and technologies to improve performance.
• Ensure compliance with agricultural, chemical, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain detailed documentation and drive process improvements.
• Support adoption of new technologies to enhance quality and value.

Skills

Formulation chemistry

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Formulation Chemistry, or related

Bachelor's degree with significant industry experience

Tools

HPLC

Spectroscopy

Rheometry

Job description

The Utopia Group Global® is seeking a seasoned formulation scientist leader to oversee the development, optimization, and commercial scale-up of agricultural product formulations. This role collaborates with R&D, Agronomy, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams to deliver high-performance products.

You will mentor a team of formulation scientists, drive strategic R&D initiatives, evaluate new materials, and ensure compliance with EPA, REACH, and EU Fertilizer regulations while